8 hours of sleep on a plane... that's more than what I usually get at my own home! I love UA for the colorful moodlighting during boarding. But they really need to improve their catering service. I think both the meals were nowhere near the business class standard.
I have flown Polaris class many times and I can officially say it’s the WORST business class in the sky. So bad that I make it a point to fly foreign carriers whenever possible. The airline industry in the US has no idea what service is.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to check out the 787. I don't own airline stocks but I do own Boeing Aircraft and General Electric. I'm also into carbon fiber and own a chunk of that sector too. Thanks again. -Curt
Almost identical to the new Business Class on British Airways. I'm headed from Baltimore Maryland to Sydney Australia, January 2 025, taking Qantas, Business Class.
Thanks for the video. Cabin had a lot of engine noise. I like the PJ and slippers. Where did you pack your regular clothes? Thanks for the heads up on the shortage of mattress pads. Why did you say that the 'Do not disturb' light was useless???? Nice sunrise. Much as I hate United, looks like a pleasant flight.
thank you for this video. It is very helpful as I will be on United Polaris Business in the fall for my first time. Did you choose your meal in advance?
Quite the experience... I have never tried UA but this Polaris Cabin seems to be a very decent product. The terrace at LA is pretty cool as was the look of the bedding on this ultra long flight. I have only ever flown QF from LA to Melbourne... Is LAX easier to change planes than SFO (although not sure where in Australia UA flies to?) Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks as always for watching Nacho! Leaving the U.S. LAX is easier to connect when flying UA, coming home i try to do SFO. I do miss flying Qantas, but United is really starting to take over the Australia- U.S. market.
I can't excuse an international business class meal being served on a single tray on a 16-hour flight. The ice cream sundae doesn't offset the crappy meal, though most UA bloggers/vloggers try to argue that it does.
The thinking is that most people want to sleep after a departure close to 2300, particularly if you've connected from parts east. An alternative POV is that it's mid-afternoon in Melbourne, so to minimise jetlag it could pay to stay awake for a few hours, in which case a longer meal service would be better. Personally I'd prefer a light meal, then sleep, followed by a hot snack, then breakfast. Of course in first class, it's an entirely different matter altogether.
@@PeterH-be1xe You are right. In first class you should never be told that "most people want to sleep" or anything like that. You should be able to make your own decisions about how meals are presented.
@jamesmoninger1982 3 weeks ago I flew on Thai airway from Tokyo to Bangkok business class. Thai airway, do not serve meals on one tray. This process took 2 hours. I was tired and over it. It felt like food kept coming, I just wanted to eat and sleep. I personally prefer the meal on one tray. When you fly business class you eat in the lounge which is good so by the time you get on the plane. You really over eating
@@latoyabaker6302 You should always have the option for express dining if that is what you want, but that shouldn't mean that others shouldn't be able to enjoy a leisurely paced, luxurious meal service. They certainly paid for it.
Unless I misunderstood the information on the card, you have the option to have the courses served separately, or on one tray. I suspect he took the 'all at once' choice.
The food looked great from the pictures. Taste is subjective. Are your expectations reasonable? Are you comparing this food to another airline's food? Enjoyed the video. United is my carrier of choice as I live in Houston.
Did you get any information about ETOPS rules during this over water long haul flight ? Hawaii. Fiji. Samoa. Can't imagine that they were 180 minutes away from a suitable airport during the whole flight.
As a TERRIFIED flyer, this calm flight looks like one I could maybe take without having a heart attack from fear! Hope it was a great flight. The captain sounded like a nice calm person, nice to mention his daughter Greetings from Canada
Nice video. UA are expanding services to Australia so they must be doing well. That should allow them to serve decent food. You’d get better on a QF or VA 1 hour domestic flight. Very poor.
@@cs8906 I was just trying to provoke:) And yes as the child of immigrants I am aware there's a world. I am just glad - American discovered electricity, lightbulbs, cars, airplanes, phones, smartphones, internet, computers and medicines make it easier and possible for all us world citizens to get around and travel.
You guys are missing it. I was kidding. I said there's foreigners when you go to other countries *duh* . I love 'furriers' - especially high tech ones that give lazy 401K'ers a good competition in the industry :) Luckily, it's happening all the way up to the CEO level now - not just the loser cubicle level :)
Everyone use a spinner type carry on bag. And carbon fiber is lighter and has higher tensile strength than aluminum. Those 2-wheels aluminum luggage is a thing of the past.
Video was good but i think UNITED NEED TO CHANGE THE STAFF AS THE STAFF ARE OLDER AND SAME AS KLM STAFF... For an International Route it should be young and lively and not old and grumpy, and tired staff. After all this is for the Airline Image itself... The crew who is above 45 years must be in American Route only. And the quality of the food is not that delicious and not that great and appealing to eat.
Fork and yogurt - great. All bacteria and microbes got inside. The glass in the salad plate looked disgusting. Is this some kind of complex or lack of education?
I loved the captain giving a nod to his daughter being on the plane. That was very sweet to hear. Great video as always my friend.
Yes he was a super guy! Chatted with him a bit at customs in Melbourne. Thanks for watching
8 hours of sleep on a plane... that's more than what I usually get at my own home! I love UA for the colorful moodlighting during boarding. But they really need to improve their catering service. I think both the meals were nowhere near the business class standard.
Agreed! The cabin ambiance is great tho.
United's catering really is the weakest part of the Polaris experience, that's for sure.
I have flown Polaris class many times and I can officially say it’s the WORST business class in the sky. So bad that I make it a point to fly foreign carriers whenever possible. The airline industry in the US has no idea what service is.
Thank you for sharing your long-haul flights. It is always nice to ho to the lounges before and sometimes after those long-haul flight.😊
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
I remember doing this exact flight in Polaris last summer. This video brought back memories. Thanks for sharing.
Love the arrival into OZ.
Something quite special about it.
Oh my god, that food in that LAX lounge looks so damn yummy!, awesome trip report / great airline United✈👍
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to check out the 787. I don't own airline stocks but I do own Boeing Aircraft and General Electric. I'm also into carbon fiber and own a chunk of that sector too. Thanks again. -Curt
Nice to see you again with a great video ...
Thanks for watching!
This is the ideal time to go for an evening stroll around the lovely town of Inglewood
I agree. Wish I had a longer layover so could get some fresh air!
great suggestion! i love inglewood
Another good and interesting video. That seemed a really great flight, and what a wonderful part of the world to arrive into. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching Nick!
A three hour layover is decent. You timed out your connections well and LAX can take time to get between gates.
I did, super easy at Terminal 7 but you never know with delays. Thanks for watching!
I am about to buy a new on board suitcase. That product that you showed is really nice and looks solid and noble....
Could you please upload the full landing video somewhere? It's really good and I want to watch all of it!
No way New York Aviation is back????
Almost identical to the new Business Class on British Airways. I'm headed from Baltimore Maryland to Sydney Australia, January 2 025, taking Qantas, Business Class.
Melbourne My Dream City
Have had two great Business Class rides with Singapore Air LA to Australia. Only way to long distance air travel in my opinion.
Good tour and review!!
Thanks!
Love United Polaris, best in the US. Maybe it is me, but I find the actual seat a bit narrow. Everything else, top marks.
The EWR Polaris lounge is busier than LAX even at 5am. Come on United, upgrade your EWR lounges!
I never experienced that at EWR. To me SFO is the busiest..
Ooooo 16 hours of Dreamliner fun I wanna go!
Couple a thousand dollars for the ride.
Very nice video, thanks for sharing. By the way, you landed on Runway 34, the opposite end of 16.
Ah good to know, my apologies! Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for the video.
Cabin had a lot of engine noise.
I like the PJ and slippers. Where did you pack your regular clothes?
Thanks for the heads up on the shortage of mattress pads.
Why did you say that the 'Do not disturb' light was useless????
Nice sunrise.
Much as I hate United, looks like a pleasant flight.
Love Story playing while boarding hahahaha
thank you for this video. It is very helpful as I will be on United Polaris Business in the fall for my first time. Did you choose your meal in advance?
Ienjoy the views and amazing flight bt I couldn't sleep ❤❤❤
Quite the experience... I have never tried UA but this Polaris Cabin seems to be a very decent product. The terrace at LA is pretty cool as was the look of the bedding on this ultra long flight. I have only ever flown QF from LA to Melbourne... Is LAX easier to change planes than SFO (although not sure where in Australia UA flies to?) Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks as always for watching Nacho! Leaving the U.S. LAX is easier to connect when flying UA, coming home i try to do SFO. I do miss flying Qantas, but United is really starting to take over the Australia- U.S. market.
27:14 Jervis Bay. A very beautiful place.
I slept 9 hours on my flight from Tokyo to IAD. I was extremely tired.
I can't excuse an international business class meal being served on a single tray on a 16-hour flight. The ice cream sundae doesn't offset the crappy meal, though most UA bloggers/vloggers try to argue that it does.
The thinking is that most people want to sleep after a departure close to 2300, particularly if you've connected from parts east. An alternative POV is that it's mid-afternoon in Melbourne, so to minimise jetlag it could pay to stay awake for a few hours, in which case a longer meal service would be better. Personally I'd prefer a light meal, then sleep, followed by a hot snack, then breakfast.
Of course in first class, it's an entirely different matter altogether.
@@PeterH-be1xe You are right. In first class you should never be told that "most people want to sleep" or anything like that. You should be able to make your own decisions about how meals are presented.
@jamesmoninger1982 3 weeks ago I flew on Thai airway from Tokyo to Bangkok business class. Thai airway, do not serve meals on one tray. This process took 2 hours. I was tired and over it. It felt like food kept coming, I just wanted to eat and sleep. I personally prefer the meal on one tray. When you fly business class you eat in the lounge which is good so by the time you get on the plane. You really over eating
@@latoyabaker6302 You should always have the option for express dining if that is what you want, but that shouldn't mean that others shouldn't be able to enjoy a leisurely paced, luxurious meal service. They certainly paid for it.
Unless I misunderstood the information on the card, you have the option to have the courses served separately, or on one tray. I suspect he took the 'all at once' choice.
Welcome to my hometown
You've got quite a few dead pixels on your camera , thought my display was going bad for a sec
The food looked great from the pictures. Taste is subjective. Are your expectations reasonable? Are you comparing this food to another airline's food? Enjoyed the video. United is my carrier of choice as I live in Houston.
Great video but you landed rwy 34 ymml still awesome
Great videos! You should show more of yourself
21:22 how was the D D sign useless? You got 8 hours of sleep!
Did you get any information about ETOPS rules during this over water long haul flight ? Hawaii. Fiji. Samoa. Can't imagine that they were 180 minutes away from a suitable airport during the whole flight.
As a TERRIFIED flyer, this calm flight looks like one I could maybe take without having a heart attack from fear!
Hope it was a great flight.
The captain sounded like a nice calm person, nice to mention his daughter
Greetings from Canada
Nice video. UA are expanding services to Australia so they must be doing well. That should allow them to serve decent food. You’d get better on a QF or VA 1 hour domestic flight. Very poor.
Totally agree! They really have to do better. Thanks for watching
Pretty good video. Landed Rwy 34, not 16.
Can you imagine the horror of being seated next to that screaming kid at 7:08 for the next 16 hours????!!!!
I noticed that you didn't hear him much longer.
Did you get a pre takeoff drink?
Did you ask for a sleep suit?
No they handed them out on this flight. Usually it’s upon request. Thanks for watching!
United's Polaris looks much better than Qantas business. The food as well. In Europe United's name isn't the best.....Hmm...😮💨
I've heard nothing but good things about United in Europe.
Who was the girl who snapped you when you purchased the wifi 👀
catering in US BC is not that subtle unfortunately, it could be much better
👍👍👍👍
We missed your voice….
The problem with international travel is there's too many foreigners wherever you go and not everyone speaks American.
Why not? & why should they? There's a big wide wonderful world out there beyond the USof A!!
@@cs8906 I was just trying to provoke:) And yes as the child of immigrants I am aware there's a world. I am just glad - American discovered electricity, lightbulbs, cars, airplanes, phones, smartphones, internet, computers and medicines make it easier and possible for all us world citizens to get around and travel.
Back in the good 'ol days, them furriners knew enough to stay out of the U.S.
You guys are missing it. I was kidding. I said there's foreigners when you go to other countries *duh* . I love 'furriers' - especially high tech ones that give lazy 401K'ers a good competition in the industry :) Luckily, it's happening all the way up to the CEO level now - not just the loser cubicle level :)
Everyone use a spinner type carry on bag. And carbon fiber is lighter and has higher tensile strength than aluminum. Those 2-wheels aluminum luggage is a thing of the past.
Didn't they say the same thing about zippers when Velcro came out???
U look like 16 years ago.
Usual bad single tray food service on UA. So much for rumors of a coming upgrade
I’ve been hearing about these improvements for a while but haven’t actually seen anything! Thanks for watching
They don't give you wi-fi in business class? CHEAP!
man thats the worst business class food wow
One hour on united is too long.
I was waiting for the attendants to break out the cattle prods.
Only when you are on board. Otherwise, it's heaven.
All that entertainment....and you choose Young Sheldon? Yikes. What was your thought process with that one?
Video was good but i think UNITED NEED TO CHANGE THE STAFF AS THE STAFF ARE OLDER AND SAME AS KLM STAFF... For an International Route it should be young and lively and not old and grumpy, and tired staff. After all this is for the Airline Image itself... The crew who is above 45 years must be in American Route only. And the quality of the food is not that delicious and not that great and appealing to eat.
You have a very interesting thought process.
I suspect several therapists could get a good monograph to publish from you.
Ageist much?
Fork and yogurt - great. All bacteria and microbes got inside. The glass in the salad plate looked disgusting. Is this some kind of complex or lack of education?
You do know that yogurt is simply rotted milk, right?